This warm adaptation of Alexei Arbuzov's play transforms the story of the old Arbat into a reflection on love, creativity, and the youth of the soul. The appearance of Viktosha disrupts the usual life of puppet master Fyodor Balyasnikov, his friend, and son - and forces the characters to feel the thrill of infatuation, hope, and change once again. At the center of the film is puppet master Fyodor Balyasnikov, a creative man passionate about his work and accustomed to a certain way of life. Alongside him are his longtime friend Christopher and his son Kuzma. Their small world seems well-established until the young Viktosha appears in their home. Her presence changes the usual rhythm and unexpectedly brings back feelings to the characters that they thought were left in the past. The film is based on a play by Alexei Arbuzov and is built on a delicate combination of domestic comedy, lyricism, and an almost fairy-tale mood. Conversations, awkward confessions, jealousy, attempts to appear younger, and the desire to experience the joy of love again are all important here.